Ph.D. Administration, Curriculum, and Instruction in Music – University of Nebraska, 2001
Master of Music – Butler University, 1990
Bachelor of Music Education – Indiana University, 1984

Instrumental Music Education, Instrumental Conducting

Wind Band Instruction, Conducting, Music Education

• Wind Orchestra (MUN 4143)
• Teaching Instrumental Music (MUE 4344)
• Instrumental Literature and Conducting (MUG 3204)
• Introduction to Conducting (MUG 3104)
• Instrumental Chamber Music (MUN 3463)
• Junior Recital (MUS 3953)
• Senior Recital (MUS 4954)

• "How is Your Float, Flick, Dab, and Punch? Using Laban-based Principles of Movement to Improve Nonverbal Conducting"
• "Respect Your Audience"
• "What Does My School Administrator "REALLY" Expect?"

• 2016-2017 Senior Service Achievement Award in recognition of sustained service at Wheaton College
• University of Nebraska at Omaha Band Hall of Fame